Eric Fay
About Eric Fay
Eric Fay serves as the Director of Information Security and Head of Product Security at Carta, bringing over a decade of experience in information security across multiple industries, including financial technology and web media streaming.
Current Role at Carta
Eric Fay serves as the Director of Information Security and Head of Product Security at Carta. He has been in this position since 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security of products and ensuring the protection of sensitive information within the organization. He has defined the security program's strategy and roadmap, which is critical for safeguarding the company's assets and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Hulu
Prior to his current role, Eric Fay worked at Hulu in various capacities related to application security. He served as the Manager of Application Security from 2015 to 2019, and during this time, he was involved in protecting the applications and infrastructure of the streaming service. He also held the position of Senior Application Security Engineer for 11 months in 2014, followed by a brief tenure as Senior Manager, Application Security in 2019.
Experience at Braintree and PayPal
Eric Fay was the Head of Information Security at Braintree from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on securing financial transactions and data. He briefly worked at PayPal in 2021 as the Head of Information Security for Braintree & Swift. His roles in these organizations contributed to his extensive knowledge in financial technology security.
Educational Background
Eric Fay studied at Monmouth University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Computer Science. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in the principles of information security and technology.
Background in Information Security
With over a decade of experience in information security, Eric Fay has worked across various industries, including Financial Technology and Web Media Streaming. His career includes roles at Dow Jones as a Technical Security Consultant, where he contributed to the security of major brands such as the Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security challenges and solutions.